alt Hacker NewsI have punctal plugs. They helped quite a bit, but for most people with dry eyes it's the lack of the lipid layer that is causing problems. Not the lack of water.
I have punctal plugs. They helped quite a bit, but for most people with dry eyes it's the lack of the lipid layer that is causing problems. Not the lack of water.
Punctual plugs are not as great as cauterization for multiple reasons. Firstly, plugs keep dropping off and getting lost over time. Secondly, they probably won't seal the gap fully.
The lipid emission will heal partially if one supplements vitamin A (10k IU) softgel, omega-3 triglyceride ester, taurine, and at least 4K IU of vitamin D3. It will heal enough to work. The D3 in this dose is for freezing autoimmune degeneration.
I have severe dry eye and I never need any drops except if I am wearing contact lenses.